Controlling barley smut

Dec. 10, 2023 | 4 min read
Barley is a popular cereal across Australia’s grain growing regions suitable for a variety of markets from stock feed through to malting and brewing, where quality is paramount.

Tight margins to impact animal protein

Dec. 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Animal protein production growth will slow as margins remain tight in 2024, with producers and processors needing to adapt to sustain success, according to Rabobank’s annual Global Animal Protein Outlook report.

Legumes reduce reliance on fertiliser

Dec. 9, 2023 | 3 min read
Legumes such as lucerne, clovers and tropical/subtropical legumes play a crucial role in pasture performance and productivity. These plants can be highly responsive to nitrogen, as it is an essential nutrient to maintain high production and pasture quality.

Confident future for RIC farmers

Dec. 8, 2023 | 3 min read
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) has released its inaugural Farm Loans Customer Insights Report 2023 which has revealed RIC farmers are confident in their farm business and the agriculture industry’s future, however concerns about rising interest rates, drought and income volatility are top of mind.

Syngenta and Metagen partner up

Dec. 8, 2023 | 2 min read
Syngenta Australia and Metagen have announced a collaboration to research and develop innovative biological solutions derived from natural sources, to manage crop resilience while benefiting soil health in a variety of crops.

Syngenta announces award winners

Dec. 7, 2023 | 4 min read
Some of the agriculture industry’s finest growers, advisers and innovators have been recognised as the latest winners of the Syngenta Growth Awards.

Cropliner blows competition away

Dec. 7, 2023 | 3 min read
Croplands is helping a busy family business in South Australia reach its full potential.

Data drives drought decisions

Dec. 6, 2023 | 4 min read
In north-west Victoria on the border of the Big Desert, fourth generation farmer Steven Hobbs stands as a testament to the power of data-driven decision-making for overcoming the scourge of drought.

Study tour targets pest control

Dec. 6, 2023 | 3 min read
A Corteva Agriscience funded tour to New Zealand focusing on a range of horticulture and viticulture specific topics on the north island, has been declared a success.

VICCHEM turns 90

Dec. 5, 2023 | 3 min read
In the world of chemical leaders, the news VICCHEM has turned 90 is something really worth celebrating.

Bee a farming success

Dec. 5, 2023 | 2 min read
A next-generation upgrade of the world-leading BeeConnected app has been launched at Parliament House by Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain at Parliament House.

ASF strengthens board

Dec. 4, 2023 | 2 min read
The Australian Seed Federation, the peak industry body for the Australian seed industry has recently strengthened its board with the appointment of two additional directors.

Datamar appoints new sales member

Dec. 4, 2023 | 1 min read
Kieran Eades has joined Datamar as the new internal sales team member

FarmFest returns in 2024

Dec. 3, 2023 | 2 min read
Planning is well underway for Queensland’s largest agricultural field days with Elders FarmFest 2024 confirmed for June 4 - 6 next year.

drumMUSTER transitions to new model

Dec. 3, 2023 | 2 min read
On January 10 drumMUSTER, Australia’s leading agricultural sector product stewardship program will no longer have the ACCC authorised levy model as its funding mechanism.